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Scaled Composites 311      


Built by Burt Rutan and also known as the Virgin Global Flyer, the Model 311 has been designed to complete the first solo, non-refueled, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. The American Steve Fossett successfully completed this flight on the third of March 2005.

Scaled Composites 311

N277SF                 c/n 001                   USA

Single seat experimental aircraft first flown in 2004

Engine: 3000lb.s.t(13.34kN) Williams FJ-44-3ATW                                                                          Length: 44’1.5"(13.45m)                                                                                     Height: 13’4"(4.06m)Wingspan: 114’0"(34.74m)                                                                                                No.built: 1 Range: 23,000miles(37,007km)*                                                     Cruising speed: 250mph(402kmh)* Empty weight: 3350lb(1522kg)                                        Maximum take-off weight: 22,000lb(10,000kg)

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